Parents and carers of autistic children and young people in Berkshire will be able to continue to get instant advice and chat at our free Friday Lunch Break online get-togethers when they return in the New Year. The Friday Lunch Break was launched during the coronavirus lockdown at the start of 2021 and proved so
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Autism Berkshire’s 2021 AGM will be held in conjunction with a Family Fun Day for our members at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground in Taplow on Sunday, November 21. The Annual General Meeting will take place at 2pm, with the Family Fun Day running from 1pm to 3pm. We have to limit the number of
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Autism Berkshire’s 2021 Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, November 21, and we are inviting nominations for new trustees to join the board that oversees the charity’s work. Margaret Collum is stepping down at the AGM after serving a four-year term, so we need to find a replacement. We would like to thank Margaret for
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Our free Friday Lunch Break online get-togethers for parents and carers of autistic children and young people in Berkshire are switching to a fortnightly schedule for the rest of this year. The Friday Lunch Break gives parents and carers an opportunity to chat, share issues and ideas and get advice in a friendly and informal
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After a successful decade in its home county, the Berkshire Autism Alert Card scheme is expanding to serve the Thames Valley region. The Thames Valley Autism Alert Card is a joint initiative of Autism Berkshire, Thames Valley Police, local authorities and other autism support organisations in the region. The card provides a quick and easy
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Do you or your family attend autism-friendly and quiet hour type events and activities at museums and similar venues? The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL), which is part of the University of Reading, and Reading Museum are currently reviewing their autism-friendly programmes post-Covid and want to find out about changes or improvements autistic
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The Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service is running a free online Transitions to University clinic to help families of young people who are aiming to enter higher education. This online event on Friday, September 17, from 10am to 11.30am, is open to families who are registered with a GP surgery that is part
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Going back to school after the long summer holidays is often a daunting thought for autistic children and those with other additional needs, including ADHD – our Family Support Lead Julia Cox shares her top tips to help here. Children may be excited to see their friends again and to start learning new topics and
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We are delighted to be able to invite parents and carers of autistic children and young people in Berkshire to join us for more free Friday Lunch Break online get-togethers in September. These sessions proved popular during the lockdown at the start of the year and again in the run-up to the school summer holidays,
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Parents and carers can now request free places for the autumn programme of workshops and courses being delivered by Autism Berkshire and Parenting Special Children for the Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service. The workshops and courses are available to families who are registered with a GP surgery that is part of the Berkshire
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Reading group for autistic women
Monday, 20th July, 2026, 11:30 am - 1:00 pmAtrium coffee shop, Greyfriars Church, Reading - Friar Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1EH
Problem-solving & advice meet-up for autistic adults and their parents/carers – Reading
Monday, 20th July, 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmAtrium coffee shop, Greyfriars Church, Reading - Friar Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1EH
Family Fun Day at Thames Valley Adventure Playground
Monday, 27th July, 2026, 11:00 am - 3:00 pmThames Valley Adventure Playground - Bath Road, Taplow, Berkshire, SL6 0EF
Get tips to prepare autistic & ADHD teenagers for adulthood
Tuesday, 9th June, 2026
Parents & carers can get advice at Reading Family Hubs drop-in sessions
Friday, 22nd May, 2026
Free places available at advice workshops for autistic adults
Wednesday, 20th May, 2026
